554 whole chicken recipes

Chicken pot pie topped with crispy golden Tater Tots instead of pastry! Creamy chicken, broccoli, cauliflower, and thyme bubble underneath a crunchy potato crust the whole family will love.

Whole chicken pieces swim in orange juice with warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves for an aromatic microwave dinner that's ready in 30 minutes. A fast weeknight solution with bold flavor.

Hearty chicken noodle soup simmers a whole chicken low and slow with aromatics, then finishes in homemade rolled egg noodles cut right into the pot. From-scratch Sunday soup the way your grandmother made it.

Indian-spiced chicken soup with turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and whole peppercorns. Chicken breast simmered with potatoes, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, finished with lemon.

Korean roasted whole chicken (tongdak) steamed first for tender meat, then basted with a sesame-soy-ginger-garlic sauce as it grills or rotisserie roasts. Finished with a brush of sesame oil for golden color and nutty flavor.

Savory buckwheat groats (kasha) cooked with shallots, garlic, mushrooms, and chicken broth, finished with toasted pine nuts. A nutty, wholesome whole grain side dish.

New Orleans classic: bone-in chicken slow-braised in white wine with a whole head of garlic, crispy fried potatoes, and sweet peas. Low and slow for fall-off-the-bone tender.

Chicken thighs simmered in coconut cream with curry powder, cumin, ginger, and a whole ripe banana for natural sweetness. A rich, aromatic 25-minute curry loaded with vegetables and bold spice.

Pate maison: a French country pate of coarsely ground pork, chicken livers, peach brandy, whole peppercorns, and truffles, baked in a fat-lined terrine and chilled overnight.

A simple and succulent dish that's very easy to make and doesn't take a lot to gain the approval of your family!

This recipe blends together a whole bunch of different spices to give the chicken a surprising and unique flavor.

Layered chicken biryani with yogurt-marinated chicken, garam masala, fried onions, and basmati rice tempered with whole cloves, cinnamon, and cumin seeds. Fragrant, spiced, and deeply satisfying.

Fragrant biryani with yogurt-marinated chicken or lamb layered over saffron rice with crispy fried onions and whole spices. Authentic South Asian comfort food from scratch.

Chicken and rice tacos stuff crisp corn shells with grilled taco-seasoned chicken, Spanish rice, black beans, and salsa. Adding rice and beans makes them extra filling, and the whole weeknight dinner comes together in about 30 minutes.

Cheesy chicken casserole bakes tender chicken in a creamy mayo and cream-of-chicken sauce, under a blanket of melty cheddar and crisp breadcrumbs. An easy, comforting bake the whole family digs into.

Velvety curried cream of chicken soup made from scratch with a whole chicken, rice, carrots, and sweet peas blended into a silky, spice-kissed broth finished with half-and-half. Pure comfort in a bowl.